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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Philadelphia, PA, this page will provide added resources for your quest. Read on for specific local information about hysterectomy, surgery options, doctors, hospitals, patient testimonies and more from HysterSisters.com members.

What is a hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, otherwise known as the womb. Rarely is a hysterectomy an emergency surgery. There is usually considerable time to research and explore options for discussions with your personal surgeon.

Different types of hysterectomy are tailored to a specific set of health needs and surgeon skills. With today's advancing technology and experienced surgeons, most women are candidates for minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery typically allows for faster recovery and fewer complications. Vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and robotic hysterectomy are examples of minimally invasive hysterectomy options.

Ask your surgeon: Am I a candidate for minimally invasive hysterectomy? If the answer is no, ask "Why not?". Seek a second opinion of a specialized GYN surgeon for additional surgery options.

Suggestion by Lisa R : "Dr.Dittrich has been my OB/GYN for several years. His skills combined with his compassion make him a doctor with whom I am comfortable entrusting my life and well being. Dr.Dittrich is very easy...(Read More)"

Suggestion by Cheryl : "I have been a Patient of Dr.Kramers for over 17 yrs. He has helped me through a miscarriagedelivered my last child as well as he diagnosed my endo and adenomyosis and preformed my hysterectomy. He is...(Read More)"

Suggestion by Nikki : "I have been suffering with many symptoms for a number of years. After 2 months of being her patient I have finally been diagnosed with something. She is the only Dr. I have seen for these problems th...(Read More)"

Suggestion by Becky : "Dr. Pfieffer was the only doctor over a span of 15 years to diagnose me accurately listen to me describe the impact the years of endometriosis and fibroids had on my life and successfully prescribe a...(Read More)"

Suggestion by Mary Ellen Mannix : "I suffered debilitating pain accompanied with my monthly menstruation twice a month for over a year after having a LEEP procedure done with another physician. Dr. Pfiefer was able to diagnoise the cau...(Read More)"

Suggestion by Debra Press-Costello : "Dr. Gocial performed my hysterectomy in January 2006. He is well trained up on the newest techniques and takes as much time as necessary to ensure his patients are well-informed. He and his staff a...(Read More)"

Suggestion by Erica : "Despite an excessive wait in her office my very first vist with Dr. Paige was amazing. The second she walked into the room I felt at ease. I felt like I could talk to her about absolutely anything...(Read More)"

HysterSisters Recommends Get a Second Opinion

Get a Second Opinion - ALWAYS!

HysterSisters recommends that you get more than one opinion when your doctor suggests a hysterectomy. You may have a trustful long-standing history with your doctor and feel horrified that we suggest such a thing! This isn't a slap in the face for your personal physician but a smart thing for every patient to do.

Set up an appointment with a different surgeon in a different practice and even perhaps in a different town. Take your records with you but also ask for an exam. Ask if the first recommendation is appropriate. Ask for alternative suggestions.

Get a third opinion. You might find the third suggests an even less invasive solution or an alternative treatment to completely avoid surgery.

The key is for you, the patient, to get all the information you can before you agree to surgery. You cannot change your mind once the surgery is done. There are no money back guarantees if the surgery is not the cure for your problem. Be smart. Do your homework.

The internet's premier woman-to-woman support site for hysterectomy information, support and recovery, Hyster Sisters: is truly a labor of love culling the combined wisdom of thousands of Hyster Sisters around the world who have faced hysterectomy firsthand, before hysterectomy, after hysterectomy, treatment options, surgical procedures, hormonal issues and a step-by-step guide through the weeks before and after surgery.